
Specialist company for the planning, installation, maintenance and inspection of tank systems, compressed air systems and workshop equipment.

Tillmann Tankanlagenbau + Drucklufttechnik GmbH
Cologne-Lövenich (50859)New on Amplifa
About Tillmann Tankanlagenbau
Tillmann Tankanlagenbau + Drucklufttechnik GmbH was founded in 1957 in Cologne-Bickendorf as an ESSO contractor and is today run in its third generation by Beate Tillmann. The company plans, builds and installs above-ground and underground tank systems, fuel dispensers, AdBlue systems, oil separators, petrol station canopies and heating oil consumer tank systems – including excavation and surface work, acceptance, maintenance, refurbishment and decommissioning. In the field of compressed air technology, the offering covers planning, installation, repair on site and in the company's own workshop, as well as inspections together with TÜV and DEKRA; in the event of failure, customers are supplied with replacement compressors from the company's own rental fleet. In addition, the company supplies and maintains workshop equipment such as vehicle lifts and exhaust extraction systems, and carries out SABA joint sealing, double-wall pipe laying and electronic fuel data capture systems. Since 1984, the specialist company has been operating nationwide and is monitored by TÜV Rheinland.
- Site
- Köln
- Processes
- Tank system construction (planning, construction incl. excavation and surface work, acceptance,, Installation of above-ground and underground tank systems, Installation of petrol stations / fuel dispensers (new and used), Installation of leak detection systems, Installation of heating oil consumer tank systems, Heating oil system construction incl. excavation and surface work, expert inspections, tank cleaning, Joint sealing work according to the SABA system (new sealing, repairs), Laying of double-wall pipes (licence from Brugg Rohrsysteme)
- Materials
- System installation, Inspection and acceptance, Double-wall pipe laying, Joint sealing according to the SABA system
- Certificates
- Quality mark RAL RG 977, Specialist company under the WHG (Water Resources Act), Occupational safety certification 'SICHER MIT SYSTEM' (SAFE WITH SYSTEM), TÜV certification separator technology (general inspections incl., Approval for joint sealing work according to SABA, RAL RG 977 (TÜV Rheinland), TÜV certification separator technology, Occupational safety 'SICHER MIT SYSTEM' (SAFE WITH SYSTEM), SABA approval for joint sealing
- Founded
- 1957
- Industries
- Petrol stations, Mineral oil trade, Vehicle workshops, Industry and production, Trades, Construction companies
- 01
Planning and consulting
- 02
Construction incl. excavation and surface work
- 03
Installation (tanks, fuel dispensers, pipework, electrical engineering)
- 04
Commissioning and acceptance
- 05
Maintenance, repair and inspections
- 06
Refurbishment, decommissioning, cleaning
Processes and Approvals
System installation
Installation of above-ground and underground tank systems, fuel dispensers, leak detection systems and heating oil systems.
Inspection and acceptance
Expert inspections, calibration, UVV (accident prevention) inspections and delivery measurements in cooperation with TÜV, DEKRA and calibration authorities.
Double-wall pipe laying
Laying of double-wall pipes under licence from Brugg Rohrsysteme.
Joint sealing according to the SABA system
Approved specialist company for new joint sealing and repair of joint seals.
Site
Cologne-Lövenich
DEHead office, workshop and administration
- Materials
- Steel, cast (tank and vessel technology)
- Own workshop with repair facility for compressed air systems
- Rental fleet with compressors and refrigeration dryers
Systems and Services





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Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tank system construction (planning, construction incl. excavation and surface work, acceptance,Installation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Installation of above-ground and underground tank systemsInstallation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Installation of petrol stations / fuel dispensers (new and used)Installation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Installation of leak detection systemsInstallation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Installation of heating oil consumer tank systemsInstallation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Heating oil system construction incl. excavation and surface work, expert inspections, tank cleaningInstallation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Joint sealing work according to the SABA system (new sealing, repairs)Installation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laying of double-wall pipes (licence from Brugg Rohrsysteme)Installation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pipework construction (laying of ring mains)Installation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Compressed air systems: planning, installation, repair on site and in own workshop, inspectionsInstallation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Workshop equipment: supply, installation & setup, conversion & modernisation, maintenanceInstallation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Electrical engineering / electrical installation (tank electrical engineering, electricalInstallation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Installation of petrol station canopies & canopiesInstallation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Installation of price & advertising displaysInstallation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Installation of AdBlue systemsInstallation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Installation of oil separators / used oil collection systemsInstallation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tank cleaning & overhauls (all tank construction types, all hazard classes)Installation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Inspections & approvals (calibration of fuel dispensers, leak testing of separator systems)Inspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maintenance & repair of compressed air systems, compressors, refrigeration dryers, oil separators,Installation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Operation/maintenance of separator systems incl. general inspections with leak testingInspection | – | – | – | – | – |
| Installation of electronic fuel data capture and level measurement systems / tank contentInstallation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Installation of fuel automat dispensers / lifting equipmentInstallation | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compressors and refrigeration dryers (rental fleet for customers in case of failure) | – | – | – | – | Cologne-Lövenich |
| Workshop with repair facility for compressed air systems | – | – | – | – | Cologne-Lövenich |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and Certification
The company is monitored by TÜV Rheinland as a recognised specialist company and bears the RAL RG 977 quality mark. The service technicians are trained and certified by leading fuel dispenser manufacturers.
| Evidence | Cologne-Lövenich |
|---|---|
| RAL RG 977 (TÜV Rheinland) | |
| Specialist company under the WHG (Water Resources Act) | |
| TÜV certification separator technology | |
| Occupational safety 'SICHER MIT SYSTEM' (SAFE WITH SYSTEM) | |
| SABA approval for joint sealing |
Company History
- 1957
Company founded in Cologne-Bickendorf by Wilhelm Tillmann sen. and Willi Tillmann jun. as an ESSO contractor.
- 1959
Relocation of the company to Cologne-Gartenstadt Nord.
- 1966
Business expansion and relocation to Cologne-Longerich.
- 1968
Business expansion and relocation to Frechen-Großkönigsdorf.
- 1974
Company founder Wilhelm Tillmann senior passes away.
- 1975
Relocation of the company to the new industrial estate in Cologne-Lövenich.
- 1981
Conversion of the company into a GmbH (limited liability company).
- 1982
Entry of the third generation with Beate Tillmann; 25th anniversary celebration.
- 1984
Expansion of business relationships nationwide.
- 1997
40 years of activity as a recognised specialist company for tank system construction and compressed air systems.
- 1998
Willi Tillmann junior withdraws from company management; Beate Tillmann takes over management.
- 2003
Beate Tillmann becomes sole managing director.
- 2007
50 years as a specialist company.